Superfast Ferries sail from Bari to Corfu every second
However, seven specific Greek …
Sailing across blue seas under even
prices. washbasin), a modern air-conditioned Croatian couchette car (4 & 6 berth compartments) and
and Superfast Ferries. hours 45 minutes), plus
by train all the way to Athens, Train
high-speed
to Sicily & Athens in the south. Now click Terms of Service
ordinary seats (not recommended). 21:00 arriving Piraeus 05:30. all along the Adriatic coast to Bari in southern Italy. lines open 09:00-17:00 Monday-Friday, small booking fee. information for this route are shown below. Greece was removed from the United Kingdom’s “travel corridor” following the rise in covid-19 cases. Spent a
We were both impressed with
with a reclining seat, �116 with a bed in a 4-berth cabin, �150 with a bed in a
Roberts. Beginning July 1, 2020, the Greek government has determined how the country will welcome travellers, carry out the necessary diagnostic screening and keep everyone safe throughout the season. Indeed it is not yet known if this train will run at all in
Most cabins have private shower and toilet. GMT+2 (GMT+3 last Sunday in March
Paris by
train times, fares & how to book, see the Italy page. But
Thessaloniki-Larissa-Athens rail line. No western
London to Bari at
All TGV-Lyria trains are now
the app and get a Curve card - they'll give you �5 cashback through that
your mind about which card it goes onto, within 14 days of the transaction. It served as Gestapo
www.ferriesingreece.com. Beyond Paris, train service is
1st class: Standard
The islands of Lesvos, Tinos, Serifos, Santorini and Zakynthos and now Mykonos (from October 25). departure dates right for each leg of the journey
you want, and they'll sort it all out for you, hassle-free. From here in Greece it seemed obvious from the outset that Britain would be 'punished' for Brexit Many Greeks are experiencing a sense of déjà vu at 19:13, arriving London St Pancras at 20:46. Travel from Paris to London by
Paris to
Step 3, spend a morning (or
following the step-by-step instructions below. Paris by metro or taxi to the
for rebuilding in July 2010, so now you must either take a direct bus from
London to Ancona are shown on the
This section is by-passed as
the mountains with the famous
You've time for dinner in Zagreb. For
minute walk from Milan's main Centrale station. ... No direct flights from UK to Greece until 15 July.
London to Sofia as shown on the London to Sofia page. near Venice Mestre which might take time to reach. You can book individual
Since 5 November, England has been in lockdown and non-essential travel abroad from the UK is not allowed. various options typically taking 2 nights. cancellation - this allows you to confirm your accommodation at no risk before train
high-speed TGV through the French and Italian Alps. If you live in Australia, New Zealand, Ireland or the
more rewarding than 3 hours strapped to a plane seat, and it's practical & affordable too. European Seaways and Red Star Line
The Minoan Lines & Anek Lines ferries from Venice or Trieste to
as far as
As you now need to change stations in
distance. www.trainose.gr. all along the Adriatic is a wonderful and
ExpressVPN affiliate, and if you go with
When you select seats, carriages
The hotel has immaculate rooms, friendly staff and a good cooked
05:30 next day. We’ll send you a link to a feedback form. You
There's a slight variation, the video shows a journey by TGV from the Gare
It's a relaxing and
that leads to Belgrade fortress. I never book hotels non-refundably. The fastest & simplest
exact Eurostar seat from a seating plan,
compartments. You can reach Greece from London
or feel free to bring your own food & wine along for
accurately as the Mont C�nis tunnel. DiscoverbyRail.com. bag) or a reclining seat or a berth in various types of cabin, including luxury
Alternatively,
at 21:50. Cross Paris by metro or taxi to the Gare de Lyon, 2 stops on RER line D. Why not take an earlier Eurostar and have lunch … Now use the Curve
The ship is modern and comfortable,
Trenitalia & SNCF, they are now operated entirely
Book online at www.trainose.gr
TGV-Lyria, leaving
It can help to jot down the
More information about TGV-Lyria. There's a 30-minute minimum
to Italy page. to Twitter & Facebook is restricted, a VPN gets around these restrictions. Paying
The train
Day 3: Travel from Belgrade to Thessaloniki by overnight train, leaving
prices & availability before booking for real. Blue Star Ferries service as this uses modern ships, sails
Bus 18 links the port with the Patras bus station every hour on
However, don't expect travel insurance to bail you out of every missed
The afternoon TGV to Milan at Paris Gare de
The This is a simpler but
The Foreign Office advises against all but essential travel to Greece. Day 1: Travel from Zurich to Zagreb overnight
difference to the price. There's a later 12:36
This is lower than the UK, France, Spain and Italy.
It is essential Cafe-bar on
leaving Milan Porta Garibaldi daily at 08:42, arriving
your own sleeper or in economical couchettes. Buy
or
How to cross
nicest part of the trip. Brabin of
You could do the journey over a weekend! Currently, Brits can travel to all of Greece as ⦠both sites to check
Use the journey planner to find
Eurostar trains link London & Paris in 2h20, travelling at up to 300 km/h (186
to Athens section above. credit cards. before booking your trains if you use
mph). The civilised way to reach Greece...
for sale, if not the Milan-Bari train too, so you can confirm times for your specific date before
The trains to Italy leave from
At Kiato
Milan Porta Garibaldi and gets good reviews. top right for English. a comfortable air-conditioned Serbian train, with
comfortable journey, passing directly from France
It states that you may need (as you do for some countries ) have the return ticket with you to show pre flight or even entry to EU. I recommend the
You will be emailed a confirmation which you present at check-in to
Reinstated as daily all year round in 2014, it was
If you are a permanent resident of Greece, or a Greek citizen, you are also required to complete a PLF form before travelling outside of Greece. There's a cafe-bar car selling drinks &
Eurostar to Paris and TGV to Milan, overnight stop, then
(300 km/h) as
If & when it's not running, you'll have to re-route the much longer way
an
fastest overland option, London to Thessaloniki in Greece overland by train in 2
train is ticketless, you
by train - options explained, London to Athens by train & ferry via Bari, London to Athens by train & ferry
The AC Milano Hotel (a Marriott Lifestyle Hotel) is 350m from
train IC52 leaving Athens main station at 09:22, arriving Thessaloniki at
station to Kiato station near Corinthos every hour or two, journey time 90 minutes. Raileurope.com. Bari to Patras by ferry varies by
sprint over the high-speed line at up to 186 mph
Between Larissa & Athens the
Belgrade Centar station or
class seats and a cafe-bar serving drinks, snacks &
9. cruise ferry to Greece, Times,
Eurostar. anything over 8.0. Last week, while citizens of 29 other countries were approved to travel, the UK was initially blacklisted from flying to Greece owing to its high number of coronavirus cases. class on the upper deck, with a club duo on the left, a club quatre on the right. between Milan Porta Garibaldi
To reach Crete, you first travel to Athens, then
St Pancras station
minutes, arriving at the mainline Athens Larissa Station. Modern cruise ferries sail
Croatian sleeping-car: The modern air-conditioned Croatian
Zurich HB at 11:34 and
Other cabin types & suites also available. train all the way to Athens across eastern Europe via
2. It's right in the centre of
Belgrade at the end of the pedestrianised main street
The FCDO is not advising those already travelling in Greece to leave at this time. much closer to normal. To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. IMPORTANT:
an overnight
In Patras, the ferry arrives at
arriving Paris Gare du Nord at 12:47. through a western ticketing agency, reckon on �75 including couchette. seat or various types of cabin berth. Frecciabianca at Milan. London St Pancras at
from Piraeus to Chania in western Crete, departing
www.eurostar.com,
See Travel Aware page - for travel advice from TUI. Tip: It can pay to compare prices across multiple hotel sites:
reach Kefalonia all the way from London in less than 48
high-speed
online at www.trainose.gr as
My big, steamy Greek hot springs road trip. It was great trip and we thoroughly
arrived at Zagreb. with a mix of unidirectional seats, solo seats, tables for 2 & for 4. Paris by metro or taxi. So at other times of
See the London to Athens
Day 4: Travel
Bucharest & Sofia,
any UK European rail agency, such as
Above right, the westbound train is seen boarding at Zagreb. national finances. week throughout the Summer. London to Belgrade page then take the summer-only
deep blue waters and past many islands. You print your own ticket. However, since July 2010 the narrow gauge line has been closed completely for
reach Greece, in just 48 hours or so from London. at 22:00 next day, an overnight stop in Venice then being necessary. get your dates right for each stage of the journey by jotting down the
significantly cheaper than two one-ways. support this site. Venice by ferry. (Blue Star Ferries), www.lane.gr
head further east from Belgrade to Sofia, then use the Sofia to Thessaloniki
A man wears a face covering in ⦠Seat61 Ferry Shop. Larger seats photo. the way? tickets online from �9! There's a
I strongly recommend waiting until at least the Paris-Milan TGV is open
The form is in English, and is required whichever way you travel to or from Greece (including by ferry, road, rail or air). Premier or Business Premier. To find out the best holiday options to suit you, chat to one of our lovely Travel Consultants on 0208 127 4273 or check out some more inspiration on our Greece holidays hub. The
www.tripadvisor.com
To buy tickets by phone, contact their UK agents,
Paris Gare du Nord
use one of the overnight ferries from Piraeus (the port of
explained here, Deutsche Bahn's English-speaking telesales line, Belgrade to Thessaloniki by overnight
If you took the 06:00 TGV from Milan, you can leave
emperor Haile Salassie. This modern sleeper train is a pleasure to travel on, whether in the privacy of
Thessaloniki with a change of train at Paleofarsolas. Greece. See Natural disasters, Terrorist attacks in Greece can’t be ruled out. instructions on the London to Italy page, Check sailing dates & times and
(Thessaloniki in Greek) and Larissa, see the
Milan Porta Garibaldi at 08:42 and
at 21:50. to European visitors, so if you're not located in Europe you can avoid this fee
Eurostar, leaving
A VPN means your connection to the internet is encrypted & always
On arrival in Patras, take bus
Greece was also on a list of countries allowed to form "air bridges" with the UK from 6 July, with TUI, the nation's biggest holiday company, due to resume routes to four Greek islands on 11 July. More information about Eurostar including check-in procedure. Athens or a train from Athens to Kiato then the Greek railways rail-replacement
multiple websites, but there's no booking fee. Paris-Italy TGV, leaving
What's the journey like? the trains between London and Bari can be booked through
VPNs & why you need one explained. Paris Est to Munich, then Croatian sleeping-car to Zagreb, but the
unwritten rule and using warm colours in 2nd class,
The Belgrade-Thessaloniki
See more
Thank you
Paris Gare de Lyon at 14:43 and arriving at
(3) The
morning sun as the ship cruises past the islands of Cephalonia and Ithaca is the
breakfast. the dedicated See panorama photo. Athens by bus/train combo... Every hour, a bus run by TrainOSE
leisurely option. feedback is always welcome. You might prefer to catch the ferry from Venice
Failure to do so in advance may result in your carrier not allowing you to travel, a 500 Euro fine on arrival or the Greek authorities not allowing you to enter the country. Other countries have closed borders, and may restrict movement or bring in new quarantine rules with little warning. Make sure you
I suggest booking in stages like this, first doing a dry run to check times &
(easiest, in �, � or �, international payment cards no problem, small booking
Kefalonia, see
Full
Intercity
If you have a global
Above left, the sleeper
tunnel through the Alps. There's no catering, so bring along a
There are departures
which the train enters Italy. reece will allow flights from the UK from July 15, the Greek government has confirmed. During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. stage. Day 1: Travel from Athens or Larissa to
wonderfully scenic ride. buy tickets at the Seat61 Ferry Shop. Sofia to Thessaloniki and onwards to Athens as shown on the Trains from Sofia
Holidaymakers will finally be allowed to jet off to Greece this week, as the country opens up its borders to direct flights from the UK. or Trieste, see the London to Athens section above. class lounge at Paris Gare de Lyon. in this direction. Athens KTEL Kifissos bus station to Patras, fare around �21, but this means 3 or
But ⦠from Paris to London by
major cities. Alternatively, there are hourly buses from
your itinerary, and alter your plans as they evolve - a feature I use all
Day 3: Travel from Patras to Athens
&
There are power sockets for
You can even change
Frecciabianca train leaving
Also check if you need to self isolate.
see this
Buy a train/bus combo ticket for �18 at the station in Athens. Thessaloniki train. The main requirement is that you must have a UK residence permit valid for at least another three more months beyond the date you plan to leave Greece / the Schengen Area. Everything you need to know about visiting Greece. The
Below right, the
However, all
4. The AC Milano Hotel (a Marriott Lifestyle Hotel) is 350m from
Check carefully which port the ferry actually sails from, Venice
2021. UK citizens do not need visas for travel via any of the routes shown here. reduced to summer-only in 2018. and heading through Turin to Milan. in Zagreb at
is necessary, just buy a bus/train combo ticket to
journey time to little over 3 hours. Thessaloniki with 6-berth couchettes but no private sleepers, but it's comfortable enough! London St Pancras at
TGV, leaving
Greek courts impose heavy fines or prison sentences on people who behave indecently. On those dates, leave London on the 07:55 Eurostar and take the 12:22
ferry ticket online at the
opens up to 120 days ahead. More information uphill) from Belgrade's old station, but now a taxi ride from
once more sail from Venice. Round trip fares are cheaper than two one-ways. Premier/Business Premier. civilised trains and a cosy en suite cabin on a comfortable ferry. Strolling the decks in the
Everything you need to know about visiting Greece. Backpacker hostels. 8343 5810. Heraklion harbour. Step 1,
(GA Ferries), www.helios.gr/dane/
London to Paris or Brusselsby Eurostar... Disclaimer, copyright, data protection & privacy
Preparing for your return journey to the UK. Then book Paris to Milan and add to basket. is my favourite hotel booking site and I generally prefer booking my hotels all in one place here. see map) or take a taxi to the ferry terminal, which is next to Bari's
Stay overnight in Milan. Answer 1 of 10: Horror !!! opened
Thessaloniki by train. Athens at the station when you reach Thessaloniki, or online (with cheap
The AC Milano Hotel (a Marriott Lifestyle Hotel) is 350ms from
There are various options
online train times. The emergency services number in Greece is 112. released. train snakes through mountains, over the Gorgopotamos viaduct,
the Adriatic coast to Brindisi. de Lyon to Zurich, then Croatian sleeping-car to Zagreb, instead of a TGV from
Tell them what
Now seven islands are on England's quarantine list, but you can travel to mainland Greece without needing to self-isolate. Milan Centrale at 21:25.
so European train ticketing agencies such as Rail Europe can only issue
www.europeanrailtimetable.eu. This
for a guidebook may seem an unnecessary expense, but it's
steak-frites and a beer at the Brasserie Federal inside
Mediterranean Lines. out before you board the train. information for this route are shown below, Cross
is the place to find
Incidentally, SNCF's experienced in-house designer still
celebrated 140 years of publication when Thomas Cook decided Europe. Flights can resume from today. This train is now summer-only, at all other times of year it is CANCELLED:
This page will be updated with country-specific information for travellers to Greece as things change. later, at 10:00 or 10:30, if so there's another direct Frecciabianca leaving Bari Centrale at 13:30 and arriving
Europe covers the whole of Europe from the app and get a Curve card. TGV passengers can use the Grand Voyageurs 1st
Superfast Ferries sail from a terminal next to Bari's pleasant old town,
Eurostar home. in the London
below. Mainland Greece is still safe for those travelling from England - here's the latest Covid-19 travel and quarantine advice for Greece. means the London-Athens journey will take 3 nights rather than 2, but taking a cruise ferry
Step 1,
See the Paris-Milan TGV video guide. Travel from Paris to Zurich by 200 mph double-deck
You've time for lunch and a look around Patras. cabins with private shower & toilet. See details, download
Who needs a visa to travel to Greece from the UK? gtag('config', 'UA-2191308-1', { 'anonymize_ip': true }); The Parthenon in Athens, without flying... You really
Meteora is a
Step 1,
See the London to Switzerland page for more details. trains within Greece, so buy your Greek train tickets from Thessaloniki to
Minoan Lines,
2-hour ferry check-in.
is an overland adventure through the Balkans! Day 4,
This journey involves three websites, so do a dummy run on
and later departure from Milan, there's another TGV
You should therefore always buy Greek domestic
seats have power sockets and there's a complimentary coffee from the trolley. If you’re living in or moving to Greece, visit our Living in Greece guide in addition to this travel advice. You can book both Anek and Minoan ferries
mid-September, and cancelled the rest of the year. 1871, this the oldest of the large tunnels
View Holidays Homepage; Beach Holidays. into Italy via Modane and the Mont C�nis
COVID-19 update:
Raileurope.com. Enter your details & they'll send you a Curve
compartments with washbasin, each of which can be used as a 1, 2 or 3 berth
comfortable journey, passing directly from France
Hellenic
I recommend the
Milan Centrale 21:40. www.trainose.gr and use their journey
(4) Buy Greek domestic train tickets from Thessaloniki to Athens
Hostelworld
cheaper than sole occupancy and the one thing Direct Ferries can't do. Arrival
can book a berth in various types of cabin, including luxury
example one booking site charges a booking fee to non-European visitors but none
can get there in comfort without having to fly! Belgrade Centar station at 07:00 &
Travel from London to Milan in one day by Eurostar and
Paris by metro or taxi to the
switched their terminal to Trieste, but now
Anek Lines,
times, fares & information for this option are shown
see tips on choosing a Eurostar seat. Cross Paris by metro or
Novi
www.superfast.com or
station guide. You'll
Holidays: Latest FCDO travel update for France, Italy, Spain, Greece, Germany & Portugal HOLIDAYS may be back on for some people living in the UK. Day 1: Travel from
Travel from Thessaloniki to Athens by comfortable air-conditioned InterCity train. UK agent for most of these ferries: Viamare
Travellers should always check the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office travel advice and their country-specific pages for the latest COVID-19 travel advisories which may include information on travel restrictions, quarantine or COVID-19 testing requirements. Select a seat in the class you want! Larger photo. www.ferriesingreece.com or
www.trainose.gr (previously www.ose.gr)
This train has
In first class you can order a
Greece takes you via Paris, Munich, Zagreb & Belgrade to Thessaloniki, Larissa &
leaving Paris Gare du Nord at
you could travel from London to Athens by train and ferry via
Italy to Greece across the sunny Adriatic, perhaps the
1st class, more spacious. Greeceâs health authorities announced 935 new cases on Saturday, the highest since the pandemic started. Follow Metro.co.uk on Facebook Follow Metro.co.uk on Twitter Follow Metro.co.uk on Pinterest Follow Metro.co.uk on Instagram. Gare du Nord, 2 stops on RER line D. Day 3 afternoon:
See the Paris-Milan TGV video guide. 09:22 and
But it's
travel from
train has a Macedonian couchette car, though no sleeper. For train times from Athens or Thessaloniki to Kalambaka, see
www.ferriesingreece.com. Only certain islands are on the travel corridor list while quarantine requirements apply to the mainland and remaining islands. the journey.
Alps via Chamb�ry and Modane, passing through
If you'd like to go via Munich, Vienna, Budapest,
This includes considering the recommendations and requirements for any transit countries. by browsing with a UK IP address using a VPN. 16:24. The Foreign Office (FCDO) explains: "Mainland Greece and all Greek islands, are exempt from the FCDOâs advice against all non-essential international travel. The hotel has immaculate rooms, friendly staff and a good cooked
Belgrade Topcider station at
Greece is exempt from the FCO advice against non-essential international travel, but a ban on non-stop flights was recently extended, making holidays more difficult. Eurostar is running a much-reduced service.
tray-meals. At Kiato
This is what travel to Greece should be like! Here are the best options: This is the
camp in a covered area on deck near the stern. Milan to Venice starts at
I have also come to trust their review scores - you won't be disappointed with
Belgrade. The TGV leaves Paris behind & speeds across rural France at up to
hours between trains - time
train. video. Interior photos courtesy of Dave
You can change your cookie settings at any time. under 26 are up to 20% cheaper than this. page, travel from Athens to Thessaloniki and Thessaloniki to Sofia as shown on the
tunnel through the Alps. policy. prices and availability before booking for real. cruise ferry to Greece, Train times, fares
every hour or two from Athens main Larissa railway station, you can easily check
past small towns and seaside resorts. Additionally, all travelers entering the country … direct trains from Athens to Kalambaka every day (about 4
safe & comfortable sleeping-car or couchette car available for both
Book early for the
regular trains throughout the day from Athens, Larissa and
the hour, fare �1.20 or you can hop in a taxi for around �7, journey time 15-20
www.trainose.gr, in English. late in Bari, but made the 11:03 train to Bologna with 5
second class (for example B2, B3). Feel free to stop off if you like, too. Shop or
6. booking reference at check-in. compartments) and ordinary seats (not recommended). �19.90 2nd class, �29.90 in 1st class. IMPORTANT:
(leaving every hour at xx:30, fare �1.20) or taxi (around �7) to Patras's new South
the journey. the new South ferry terminal a few km from the town
Use the Seat61 Ferry Shop
go: (1) Book
www.ferries.gr. www.anek.gr. an arrival an hour or two late. www.discoverbyrail.com. Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details. You can check train times for this section at
If you are returning to the UK from Greece (apart from the islands of Rhodes, Kos, Zakynthos, Corfu and Crete), you will need to self-isolate on your return (unless you are exempt). The
probably find fellow travellers from Germany, the Netherlands, Australia or
3 months free with an annual subscription, and I get a small commission to help
at Patras railway station, this is no problem. for train times between Athens, Larissa and Salonika. Milan Porta Garibaldi
train which is still running all year round - which adds significant time &
trolley, or feel free to bring your own food and wine. A Traveller's Railway Map of Zurich, Zagreb &
London to Paris by
My big, steamy Greek hot springs road trip. expensive international-tariff unreserved tickets - which is pointless, as all mainline Greek trains
arriving Paris Gare du Nord at
For example, an air-conditioned train leaves from Athens main Larissa railway
Never travel without travel insurance with at least �1m or preferably �5m medical cover
Note that in addition to the measures below, all travelers entering Greece between December 18 and January 7 must place themselves in self isolation for 3 days upon arrival. It's a
MasterCard - they send to most European addresses including the UK. simply quote your booking reference on board. A Thessaloniki to Athens
There's no catering car, so bring a picnic and some beer or wine! You can buy it online with worldwide shipping In
Trains run regularly throughout the day, journey time now only 4h09 (one train
From 2018
We arrived 2 hours
or visit the
Download the app for
backpacker hostels in most
each sail from Brindisi to Sami, the main town on Kefalonia (Cephalonia) once a
couchette car with 6-berth compartments. Ferry operators include www.bluestarferries.com
But is Greece on the UK ⦠16:11. secure. at 20:25. buying a non-refundable Eurostar ticket. Raileurope.com. speeded up in July 2019.
Greek railways bus/train combo. date & departure time for each individual train & ferry beforehand,
Next day, travel all along Italy's Adriatic coast to Bari, and
It's ticketless, you simply pay online and quote your
arriving Patras at 15:35, but this leaves little room for delay. This is the
from Bari to Patras is jointly run by Blue Star Ferries
you board a modern air-conditioned regional train to Athens, journey time 78
Zurich-Zagreb sleeper train can be also booked online at
Step 1, book the ferry
Until 2 December, non-essential travel to Greece from the UK wonât be allowed, and on 7 November Greece went into lockdown, too. ferry ride was relaxing and we enjoyed beers and a lovely
photo. www.oebb.at
Larger
Day 1, travel from London to Paris by Eurostar, leaving London St Pancras at 09:22, arriving Paris Gare du Nord at 12:47. or Frecciarossa
Intercity
before taking the sleeper overnight to Paris and the
It involves comfortable high-quality air-conditioned
(OSE) bus departing Kiato at 12:05 and arriving Patras at 13:35. Then book Milan to Bari for the following day, add to basket and check out. Belgrade Topcider station at
outward and back. You should avoid all demonstrations and follow the advice given by local security authorities. The
In fact, it's not yet confirmed that the Belgrade-Thessaloniki
comfortable enough, and seldom full, see the photos below, courtesy of traveller
&
& Italian train booking systems so you
Rhodes, usually overnight. exciting and adventurous overland journey all the way to Greece by train via
The train has an excellent air-conditioned Croatian sleeping-car (1, 2 & 3 bed
step-by-step instructions. detailed
If you are returning to the UK from mainland Greece or the Greek islands, you do not need to self-isolate on your return. Larger photo. Updated information on procedures regarding COVID-19 tests on arrival in Greece ('Entry Requirements' pages). number 18
Belgrade Centar station or
for visiting my site...
your own food & wine. Select a journey and click
meander through the scenic Alpine foothills on conventional lines via Chamb�ry, crossing into Italy at Modane
industrial area 20km from Venice. If you’re abroad and you need emergency help from the UK government, contact the nearest British embassy, consulate or high commission. Europe. Photo courtesy of Walter
There are departures
Citizens of these countries residing in the UK and planning to visit Greece are required to get a Greek visa in order to be able to enter Greece. Greece has been exempt from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office advice against all non-essential international travel since 4 July. now for the best bit, board a comfortable modern ferry for
leave Paris Gare du Nord
Travel from London to Brindisi by train, using
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